Friday, July 10, 2009

My comment to MckMama on her blog where she asked us to post about ourselves... this is what I wrote....

I don't know how you read all of your comments, or know where you stopped reading them when you couldn't read anymore to pick up again later, but ok, so here it goes....

My name is Cindy and I am 33 years old. I have been a dedicated lover of our God since I was a child. My religious views have changed just a bit as I have become an adult. I was raised Methodist and now go to a spirit filled church. I pray often. I often wonder if you can pray to often, because if you can, I do. I hear a siren and I say a prayer for who ever that ambulance is going to help and their family... is that weird? I have been married to my (second) husband for five years. We have a total of 6 kids. I have three from my first marriage, he has one from his first relationship and we have two together. It is a big family but I love EVERY second of it. I do daycare for a living. I didn't like the care my oldest got when she was in daycare so I decided to quit my job and stay home and provide daycare for kids that deserved better care than what my daughter received. So I have been licensed for the last 10 and a half years. I love children. I love that there is a story behind every single child. Usually a good one, but a story. This is how I fell in love with Stellan and your other kiddos. I love that my kids know Stellan by name. We live in Colorado. I have lived here my entire life. I love Colorado. My husband runs his own business. He does antique plastering (different than drywall :) your welcome honey). The hardest thing I have ever done is raise/deal with/find a positive way to encourage my teenage daughter. Teens are so hard. I had this AMAZING relationship with her when she was younger. She was a great baby. She was a great toddler and preschooler. I love her so much and I swear she hates me. I apologize to my mother daily. LOL! I think it is just normal, but I hate it. It is so hard, and it makes me understand why animals eat their young. JUST KIDDING :) . More about me? I love the quiet time when my kids are all sleeping and my husband is watching late night TV and I am in bed next to him on my mac. I know it sounds kinda selfish, but that time is needed very much by me. :) I hold two licenses, one in childcare and one in forestry. I love mexican food. I do not like watermelon. I and all of my kids have allergies and asthma. My daughter Jaidyn almost died in Children's Hospital here in Denver when she was one month old from a virus called RSV. Far from a heart baby but so so so close to losing a child. I am so glad that death was not our outcome, but it did open my eyes to people, children and families that did not have the same outcome. I know how blessed we are, and I know I have a short time to love on these precious gifts God gave me to raise up. That is why it is sooooo hard to have troubles with one of your children like I am having with my teenager Morgan. This is why I started blogging. I wanted a way to vent. Talk. Think. I wanted to hear other moms that were having a hard time with their teens, or just get my focus off of teen behavior all together. Guess what? I found you. You really got my mind of of teen behavior! You got me focused on and attached to, four precious children. Four children that I have NEVER met, but care VERY much for. Have a great day, we love knowing you Mckmama, thank you for sharing your life and precious stories, photos and babies with us! It has made me a better mama! You are my out. You are my breather. You are my, "I NEED A MOMMY TIME OUT", and for that, I thank you!

About Me

About me? I am thirty-something. I am a daughter, sister, wife, mother of five, step mother to one, and last but not least, a friend. I love my creator and I love being a mom. I do childcare for a living. My parents are still married, and I think that is the best thing about them. I have one sister and I have one brother. My kids are Morgan-17, Connor-15, Kali(step)-15, Maddie-11, Jaidyn-6, and Mark-3! I don't think it matters how many children you have as long as your still smiling at the end of your day (and they are too). I love them dearly, they are my life, and I make them my priority! I realize everyday how truly blessed I am.

my husband

Steve

Steve is my husband. We got married May 9, 2004. He is my best friend. He is a wonderful father and step-father to our/my children. I love him so much, I love the way he loves me. I love the way he listens to me. I love the way we can connect just by looking at each other from across a room. I love how I REALLY miss him when he's gone. I love the way his pillow smells when he gets up before me. I love that God has brought him into my life. I am truly blessed.

Mark, our baby

Mark is our youngest. He is such a good baby. He just turned one, and of that I am in total denial. He has eyes that you get lost in. His eyes are the bluest eyes I have ever seen. We named him after my dad. Mark is able to tell an entire story with just his expressions. His smile is contagious and warm. I am so blessed to be his mommy.

Jaidyn the wild child

Jaidyn is my bouncing, hopping, skipping, running, dancing four year old daughter. If you looked up the word tomboy in the dictionary, there you would find a picture of her. She won't wear skirts. She won't wear dresses. She won't wear anything but jeans and boys tennis shoes. She looks for bugs. She climbs trees. She wants to play football with her brother. She wants to get stronger not bigger. She is my wild-child and I adore her with every piece of my heart. It is me that is so blessed to be her mother.

Maddie the girly girl

Maddie is my girly-girl. She is all about pink. She is about dresses that twirl. She is about tea sets. She is all about glitter. Her eyes are huge and show her spirit. She is kind hearted. She is loyal. She absorbs life like a sponge. She thinks always before speaking. Her glass is always half full. She is my daughter, and by her I am called mom, how blessed that makes me!

Connor the comedian

Connor is my clown. He is my child that will crack you up at the drop of a hat. His funny personality comes so easily, he doesn't work at being funny, he just makes laughter flow from people. He loves sports. He is competitive. He loves little kids. Little kids love him. His little sister Jaidyn wants to be just like him. It is so funny to me to say that I have a teenage son, because I feel like I just had him yesterday. He was my baby I couldn't put down. He only wanted his mommy, and lucky blessed me, that mommy was me!

Kali - the shy one

Kali is my step-daughter. She is a kind and loving girl. She would do anything for anyone. If you need a good, kind, LOYAL friend, you need Kali. She has a love for animals that is beyond words. She is amazing with babies. She is a good student, all of her teachers love her. She is our shy one. She has only a few friends, but they will be friends that she will keep forever, being that she is the perfect friend to a few verses a so-so friend to many. I am so blessed to have her in my life and get to be a step-mother to her.

Morgan the oldest

Morgan is my oldest child. She is strong and independent. From toddler to teen she has wanted to do everything by herself and has needed no help other than an occasional point in the right direction. She leads in every situation, making her not the follower. She likes variety in her life. She dips her toes in all types of shoes meaning she is open to trying anything. She is a healthy eater. She has loved fruits, veggies and salad and yes her favorite, tomatoes from day one. When she slows down in life long enough to ask her mom a question, I am blessed to get to be that mom that gets to answer it.

Knowing Stellan

This baby boy changed my life. He isn't mine. His story taught me to trust God more. His story taught me to be a better wife, mother and friend. His story also taught me to pay attention to details and focus on what is important in life. Learn about this precious baby boy and how he has tied people together from all over the world!